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Oxygen carriers: a selected review.

Mohammed S Inayat1, Andrew C Bernard, Vincent S Gallicchio

  • 1Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Kentucky, Room 209b, Charles T. Wethington Building, 900 South Limestone Street, Lexington, KY 40536-0200, USA.

Transfusion and Apheresis Science : Official Journal of the World Apheresis Association : Official Journal of the European Society for Haemapheresis
|December 27, 2005
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Blood transfusions face supply and safety issues. Research is advancing artificial oxygen carriers to overcome these limitations and improve blood product shelf life.

Area of Science:

  • Transfusion Medicine
  • Biotechnology
  • Hematology

Background:

  • Allogeneic blood transfusions are common but face challenges including limited supply, short shelf-life (30-42 days), and risks of bacterial contamination.
  • Blood transfusions are critical for replacing red cell volume and maintaining oxygen levels, but inherent risks and supply limitations necessitate alternative solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a concise evaluation of major research areas and current testing for blood substitution molecules.
  • To explore the development of investigational new drugs (INDs) that can function as oxygen carriers and extend shelf life.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current scientific research on blood substitution molecules.
  • Evaluation of major areas of focus in the development of artificial oxygen carriers.

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  • Analysis of current testing methodologies for novel blood substitutes.

    • Main Results:

    • Several IND products designed as oxygen carriers are currently in clinical trials.
    • Active research is ongoing to develop molecules that can effectively replace red blood cell function.
    • Progress is being made in creating blood substitutes with extended shelf lives.

    Conclusions:

    • The development of artificial oxygen carriers represents a significant advancement in transfusion medicine.
    • Investigational new drugs show promise in addressing the limitations of allogeneic blood transfusions.
    • Continued research and clinical trials are crucial for the successful implementation of blood substitutes.